One of the greatest stage-to-screen adaptations ever - The Mahabharata, is based on the Indian epic, by the legendary British director Peter Brook. A timeless tale of morality, love and warfare, it is re-imagined to encompass all humanity, with a global cast of unforgettable actors. This new 8K restoration of the film version premiered at the Venice Film Festival 2024.

South Asian Heritage Month

Celebrate. Commemorate. Educate. South Asian Heritage Month is a nationally observed programme bringing communities, institutions and individuals together to explore, celebrate and deepen understanding of South Asian heritage across the UK and beyond.

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Manchester Indian Film Festival

Manchester Indian Film Festival brings two new cinema premieres from India and around South Asia to Showroom; plus the restoration of a magnificent classic of Indian cinema.

Stories From The Ancient World

In celebration of the release of The Odyssey, throughout July we will present four classic films that in their own way portray stories of the ancient world.

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Director Peter Brook
Year 1989
Duration 2h 51m
Language English
Cast Robert Langton-Lloyd, Antonin Stahly-Vishwanadan, Bruce Myers